Overtime and a shortage of drivers are issues that will play a role in the negotiations over a new Valley Metro employee contract. PHOTO BY JEFF STURGEON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER.

The city fell short of its own spending goals last year in the Belmont-Fallon area, according to a federal report.

The city of Roanoke will soon learn if there's an interest from a new entity to manage the Jefferson Center. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. To try to find a solutio ...

For residents and business owners who have endured years of disinvestment, the program could change the street’s trajectory.

Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth responded to an audit that found numerous problems with a state gun violence prevention grant. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO The Roanoke Police Department overspent a ...

The city said Papa resigned from her position. That’s according to a Feb. 27 email sent to The Rambler by spokeswoman Jenel Few, who also wrote that Deputy City Manager Angie O’Brien “will provide ...

The Wells Fargo Tower and Roanoke Amtrak platform as seen in April 2025. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at ...

The wait is over: Dorothy & Frank’s is now open at 21 Church Avenue SW in downtown Roanoke. The dual-concept restaurant/bar is helmed by chef Nate Sloan (of bloom) and business partner Thomas Ceddia, ...

From left: The Roanoke College-owned house in Salem, Justin Miller stands outside the now demolished home at North Cross, and the Washington Park cottage. SALEM AND WASHINGTON PARK IMAGES BY ROANOKE ...

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs rally their fans at a home game on in 2025. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY LINDSEY HULL. Want to see your photograph in Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com. We ...

The Orvis warehouse at the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology was sold to a Coca-Cola affiliate in December. PHOTO BY JEFF STURGEON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER Longtime corporate fixture The Orvis ...